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YouthQuest Expands Reach of ‘Summer on the Road’ to Re-Engage ‘Opportunity Youth’
Registration Open through June 21; Program Scheduled to Run through July 31 (FLINT, Mich., June 14, 2016) – Registration is underway for YouthQuest’s Summer on the Road, a free, six-week program that takes middle and high school students on fun and educational excursions throughout Michigan. This year, the program aims to re-engage “Opportunity Youth” by […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber Welcomes New Members in April
(FLINT, Mich., May 17, 2016) –The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced continued growth in its membership, with 11 area businesses joining the organization in April. These new members represent a wide range of industries and are actively contributing to the success and economic activity of this region.
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber, Literacy Network to Host Summer Learning Professionals Conference
Carol A. Goss, Eric Rowles to Deliver Morning and Afternoon Keynotes (FLINT, Mich. – May 12, 2016) As summer fast approaches, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Flint & Genesee Literacy Network are teaming up to provide summer program providers with best practices, proven strategies and local resources. The Summer Learning Professionals Conference — […]
Read MoreFlint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Hosts Mission Flint, Business Leaders and Faith-Based Community to Discuss Next Steps in Economic Recovery
(FLINT, Mich., May 11, 2016) – Flint business leaders and pastors met yesterday with city and state officials to share firsthand accounts from their on-the-ground experiences of the water crisis during a private meeting hosted by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. The 12-member group included top officials from the Snyder Administration, including Lt. […]
Read MoreLeadership NOW Cohort Celebrates Cycling, Arts & Culture in Capstone Project
‘Journey of Hope’ Events include Bike Decorating on May 12, Rolling Art Exhibit on May 14 (FLINT – May 6, 2016) As the inaugural Leadership NOW cohort nears the end of the year-long leadership development program, its 10 participants have one final requirement to complete: to execute a sustainable, collaborative community project. Using the name […]
Read MoreFGCC Hosts Orientation for Flint Small Business Grant Program
(FLINT, Mich. – May 5, 2016) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational meeting May 11 for Flint small businesses interested in applying for a Moving Flint Forward Fund grant. The session will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
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